He was born March 30, 1937 in Valparaiso, the son of Roy and Emma (Frier)
Keel.

On Aug. 10, 1957 in Westville, he married Carol Wale, who survives.

He is also survived by a daughter, Terri (David) Coulter-Funkhouser of
Westville; a son, Mike (Janifer) Keel of Valparaiso; grandchildren, Katie
(Christopher) Coulter-Fry, Robert Keel, Wesley Coulter, Heather, Nathan and
Nicholas Keel; great-grandson, Aidan Porras; brothers, Roy (Mildred) and Dean
(Lucille) Keel, both of Westville and many friends who knew him well.

Earl was a lifetime farmer and owner of Keelís Country Corner in Valparaiso.
He was the type of person who would rather give than receive.